......... but this is the policy in place that helps keep the lights on thu sponsor contributions.
Juro

Just to continue to be difficult (I said I'd take a powder, but I haven't managed
it yet......:-)))

Google ads alone will easily cover the cost of running a website.
....20 bucks a month for shared hosting
....40 bucks a month for "virtual private server"
....100 bucks a month for a real dedicated server.

I have a boat-related site (I didn't spam it and I won't) that clears 100 bucks
a month in Google ads alone. And almost anybody can install and
moderate a forum. Users on my (not spammed) forum often post
links to my competition. I don't complain.

I think it helps to build a respectful, loyal following........
when you don't filter information for marketing reasons. This is a great site.
But now I have to second-guess the quality of any suggestion, because
I know so much other information is lurking, hidden behind marketing policy.